About Gewan Hotels & Resorts

Gewan Hotels & Resorts stands out as a hotel management company dedicated to crafting a luxurious lifestyle for guests. We offer hotel owners and guests an exceptional experience supported by our commitment to excellence. Our focus on delivering impeccable service ensures guests enjoy the highest satisfaction and delight during their stay.

Role Overview

Lead the engineering function across multiple Gewan properties in the UAE—driving asset reliability, life-safety compliance, preventive maintenance, energy efficiency, CAPEX planning, and project execution while supporting smooth hotel operations and guest comfort.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead engineering operations across the assigned hotels, ensuring all properties are maintained to brand and safety standards.
• Oversee PPM planning and execution for MEP, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, kitchen, laundry, pool, and life-safety systems.
• Manage engineering teams, supervisors, and technicians across properties; set priorities, coach performance, and strengthen technical capability.
• Ensure compliance with statutory inspections, municipality requirements, fire & life safety standards, and permit-to-work procedures.
• Monitor utilities and energy performance; drive cost-saving and sustainability initiatives without compromising guest comfort.
• Prepare and control engineering budgets, including repairs & maintenance, service contracts, and CAPEX.
• Lead contractor management, quotations, technical evaluations, and project follow-up for renovations and major repairs.
• Maintain accurate documentation, logs, asset registers, maintenance records, and audit files.
• Support hotel leadership with technical advice, risk mitigation, and engineering action plans.
• Respond to emergency situations and major breakdowns, ensuring prompt resolution and clear communication.

Requirements

• 7+ years’ engineering leadership experience in hotels, with multi-property or cluster exposure preferred.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, MEP systems, BMS, kitchen/laundry equipment, and fire & life safety systems.
• Proven experience in hotel preventive maintenance planning, contractor management, and CAPEX execution.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing engineering budgets and utility-saving initiatives.
• Ability to lead multiple teams and properties while maintaining strong follow-up and discipline.
• Proficiency in CMMS, MS Office, and engineering reporting systems.
• Excellent command of English.
• Degree or diploma in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or equivalent technical qualification.